 Home |
| diamond |
| contacts |
Metals other than precious or noble metals are often used in less expensive jewelry. Copper, aluminum, and pewter (a combination of tin and other metals) are a few examples. With the exception of aluminum, most of these will tarnish or oxidize, especially when there is sulfur in the air. At the same time, you will find lovely, often inexpensive, jewelry made of these metals, especially in handicraft shops and shows.
Petwer
has a dull finish. Copper has a coppery finish, of course, but it be electroplated,
which means
that you cannot tell whether pure copper. Copper
jewelry may be lacquered much like silver to prevent tarnishing.
